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Delays due to scaffolding lorries in city centre

There’s one lane closed and slow traffic due to parked scaffolding lorries on B4051 Marlborough Street inbound between Lower Maudlin Street and St Michael’s Hill.Near the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children.

14:19

Road closure causes long delays

The Hungerford Road closure is causing delays on surrounding routes this afternoon.

Part of the road is closed in both directions after a man was found dead at 8pm last night.

There is very slow traffic on the A4 Bath Road in both diections between Talbot Road and Emery Road.

Airport Road in Knowle is also very slow outbound between Wells Road and Brislington Hill.

Plus West Town Lane in Knowle is slow eastbound between Sturminster Road and Callington Road.

Police say the road will remain closed into this evening.

11:49KEY EVENT

Delays on M32 following crash involving a motorbike

There are delays on the M32 this morning following a crash involving a motorbike.

The collision happened on the southbound carriageway at junction 3 for Newfoundland Way.

A South Western Ambulance Service spokesman confirmed one ambulance was sent to the scene.

He added: “A call was received at 11.02am to reports of an RTC involving a motorbike.

“One female casualty on the bike had minor injuries but was taken to Bristol Royal Infirmary for treatment.”

11:33KEY EVENT

Traffic restrictions on Severn Bridge due to strong winds

There are restrictions on the M48 Severn Bridge this morning.

It’s affecting westbound traffic at J1 A403 / B4461 for Aust.

Restrictions are in place for safety reasons due to very strong winds.

All traffic is coming off the motorway, around the roundabout and then back up onto the carriageway.

According to Inrix, these are regular restrictions in case the bridge needs to be closed quickly due to strong crosswinds.

The bridge itself is still open.

The M48 Severn Bridge (Image: Geograph/Nicholas Mutton)

11:07

Roads very slow

There are long delays in and around Bristol this morning, here’s how it’s looking right now:

Redcliffe Way is particularly slow inbound at the moment.

Here's how traffic is looking right now (Image: Google)

And elsewhere, we are getting reports of an accident on Felix Road at St Gabriel’s Road / Lansdown Road in Stapleton.

Cyclist in hospital after collision with van

Police and ambulance crews were called to Bishop Road in Bishopston shortly after 9am on Monday.

The road was closed in both directions for more than an hour while emergency services dealt with the incident.

A spokesman for South Western Ambulance Service said: “A call was received at 9.09am to reports of an RTC involving a van and a cyclist.

“There was one male casualty who was on the bike and had a chest injury.

“We attended with one ambulance and casualty was taken to Southmead for treatment.”

A police spokesman added that the man suffered a leg injury.

The seriousness of the man’s injuries is not yet clear.

The road reopened shortly before 10.30am.

10:06KEY EVENT

Man dies after being hit by car

This just in from the police:

A man who was seriously hurt after being hit by a car has died, police have confirmed.

The 49-year-old pedestrian was hit by a Toyota Aygo on Anton Bantock Way in Hartcliffe, shortly after 4pm on May 18.

Keith Pullen was hit by the car when he was on the road heading away from Hartcliffe on the four-way junction.

He was taken to Southmead Hospital but died from his injuries on Friday, June 2.

The road was closed for more than 5 hours following the incident.

Police are continuing to investigate and are appealing for witnesses.

A spokesman for Avon and Somerset Police said: “The pedestrian was taken to Southmead Hospital where he sadly died from his injuries on June 2. “He has been formally identified as Keith Pullen, 49, from Bristol.

“Our thoughts are with Keith’s family and friends.“We’re now appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision, in particular, two cyclists who were close to the incident. “The vehicle involved was a Toyota Aygo and the driver stayed on the scene following the incident.“Anyone with information is asked to contact 101 and quote reference number 5217111366.”

The road was closed for almost five hours. (Image: @LouisaAndrews - Twitter)

09:28

Road blocked in both directions due to crash

We also have reports of a crash on Bishop Road in Redland.

Both directions are partially blocked between King’s Drive and A38 Gloucester Road.

09:26

Reports of crash on M5

Reports of slow traffic due to an accident on the M5 Northbound between J22 A38 / B3140 (Burnham-on-sea) and J21 A370 / B3440 (Weston-super-mare).

09:22

Don't get caught out - police mobile speed camera locations this week

Traffic police officers will be out in force this week to catch any motorists who are breaking the speed limit.

Avon and Somerset police have released a list of locations they will be setting up mobile speed cameras for this week.